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In Episode 241, Greg and Pam discuss pollen, clubbing, and knitting gifts. Many thanks to kbamr Keri for the episode introduction! She is the host of Knitting Needles and Stems and the designer behind Keri'd From Fleece. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg finished his Multipass socks. Greg started working on a hat kit that he picked up at the Carolina Fiber Fest. Pam's Project Pam worked on a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist using Must Stash Yarn in the Must Match Set. Pam worked on a Bias Garter Scarf using KnitPicks Swish Worsted. No pattern. Pam is making this for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Program. Pam finished the Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli. She is using KnitPicks Gloss and KnitPicks Stroll Tweed. Pam started Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen. She used PAKnitWit, Sarah Jordan's, blog postabout Recalibrate math. Book Club We continue the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Events It's here! It's time for the Knitting Bag of Tricks KAL. We will be working our way through Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks and Knitting Bag of Tricks Workbook. You need both of these books together for the lessons! You can find ALL the details here. Miscellaneous We mentioned pollen a lot. Here is a picture of the Raleigh skyline with the pollen haze. Here is The Holderness Family fake movie trailer for The Pollening. Pam mentioned her friend Lauren Moore and her music. Pam mentioned the Netflix show Adolescence. Greg mentioned the Popeyes pickle menu. Greg mentioned Humble Bundle. Pam mentioned the app 5 Calls. Pam mentioned historian Heather Cox Richardson. She is on Facebook and Substack. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits, which you might consider nominating for The AuDIAs, in the “Best D&D Actual Play” category. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 239, Greg and Pam nerdy movies, advocacy, and being prepared. Many thanks to talendawinters Talena for the episode introduction! She is the designer behind My Secret Wish Knitting. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg finished The Candy Bag in preparation for the Carolina Fiber Fest. Greg finished a design project. Greg is working on his Multipass socks. Greg is fixing to start working on a hat kit that he picked up at the Carolina Fiber Fest. Pam's Project Pam worked on a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist using Must Stash Yarn in the Must Match Set. Pam worked on a Bias Garter Scarf using KnitPicks Swish Worsted. No pattern. Pam is making this for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Program. Pam worked on the Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli. She is using KnitPicks Gloss and KnitPicks Stroll Tweed. Pam wound yarn to start Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen and Winding Road Hat by Tetiana Otruta. She also mentioned the Summerhill Hat and Cowl. Book Club We continue the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Events It's here! It's time for the Knitting Bag of Tricks KAL. We will be working our way through Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks and Knitting Bag of Tricks Workbook. You need both of these books together for the lessons! You can find ALL the details here. Miscellaneous Pam mentioned the app 5 Calls. Pam mentioned historian Heather Cox Richardson. She is on Facebook and Substack. Greg wrote a Dungeons & Dragons dungeon delve that will be published by Goodman Games later this year or next year: Terror from the Underdeep His delve is called “Hammer Time,” not to be confused with MC Hammer, who is now a spokesman for 3M Command Strips. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits, which you might consider nominating for The AuDIAs, in the “Best D&D Actual Play” category. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 233, Greg and Pam discuss holidays, travel, and yarn. Many thanks to Greg's Computer for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg finished multiple Kory The Kobold stuffies. He's a mess, no Ravelry project pages…. He found some cool glitter plastic safety eyes that come in different colors for them. Greg started and finished a test knit for Owen's Half-Bobble Hat, a new pattern from E (HaulAway). Greg almost finished a Danish Santa Hat from the National Museum of Denmark. He's using a Clover Tassel Maker to make an awesome tassel. Greg is working on a design project. Pam's Project Pam finished a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist using String Theory Yarn in the Ohm base. She mentioned the mini-gusset you can insert. Pam talked about replacing the heel in a pair of socks using this tutorial. Pam finished on Big Sister by Hinterm Stein. She is using Harrisville Designs Nightshades. She used Roxanne Richardson's Finchley Graft video for the cuffs. Pam finally stopped making Easy Granny Christmas Baubles by Carmen Heffernan. She used KnitPicks Comfy Sport. Pam finished the Cobblestone Cowl by Kay Adolphson. She is using handspun and a merino yak blend yarn. Pam finished a Stashbusting Helix hat by Rose-Kim Knits. Pam worked on a Bias Garter Scarf using KnitPicks Swish Worsted. No pattern. Pam is making this for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Program. Pam started the Regular Guy Beanie using Berroco Ultra Wool. Pam started a Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli. She is using KnitPicks Gloss and KnitPicks Stroll Tweed. Pam mentioned a few other patterns: Sun Salutation, Mad Women, Unicorn Tapestry Sweater, Sea Glass Patterns and Oats Cowl. Pam cranked out a number of hats on her Sentro Knitting Machine. GREG LINK UP Book Club We continue the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Events It's here! It's time for the Knitting Bag of Tricks KAL. We will be working our way through Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks and Knitting Bag of Tricks Workbook. You need both of these books together for the lessons! You can find ALL the details here. Miscellaneous Pam mentioned the HBO Show Somebody, Somewhere and the Netflix show Dexter. Greg talked about the Apple TV+ show Silo. Carolina FiberFest will be in Raleigh on Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
Current Productions (3:01) More progress on Christmas Socks for Dad, using the Dyad Top Down pattern from Sock Architecture by Lara Neel in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco. Finished gusset decreases, now working on the foot. Finished the yoke increases & dividing for the arms, now working on the body of the Payne Pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple” Finished the body of Dexter's Christmas Sweater, now about halfway done with the first sleeve. Using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (old base) in “Federal Hill” and “Logan Circle.” Sweater is a top down striped raglan cardigan knit with steeks knit out of the The Knitters Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters by Ann Budd Mention of the The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns by Ann Budd Mention of the The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd Cast on for Mom's Looped Loop Cowl pattern by Kirsten Johnstone in Oink Pigments Mystic in “Thats a Moray” My Strongest Suit (12:16) Aumangea Pullover Worsted Boxy Pride Socks Ranger Cowl Various other (Ravelry Link) Vanilla is the New Black socks Events (21:20) Thankvember Spotify Playlist Thankvember 2020 - #THANKVEMBER2020 Grinchalong 2020 hosted by the Knitmore Girls begins December 1 - January 6, 2020 - #GRINCHALONG2020 XRX Stitches at Home: December 5, 6, 12, 13 SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month for entertainment and engagement in a variety of ways. Hey Look Me Over (28:10) Color Cables by Andi Smith Cooperative Press Little Known Facts (36:18) There is No Wrong Way to Cut a Tomato
Current Productions (1:43) More progress on Christmas Socks for Dad, using the Dyad Top Down pattern from Sock Architecture by Lara Neel in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco. Through the heel and now currently working on the gusset decreases. Slow but steady progress on the Payne Pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple” currently working on the yoke increases. Cast on for Dexter's Christmas Sweater using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (old base) in “Federal Hill” and “Logan Circle.” Sweater is a top down striped raglan cardigan knit with steeks knit out of the Knitters Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters by Ann Budd. Continuing progress on the emPower People cowl by Casapinka Designs in Malabrigo Rios “Pearl Ten” FINISHED the Ranger Cowl by Michael Vloedman using Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in “Midnight Sky”. Blocked & Seamed…just need to photograph this week. My Strongest Suit (12:16) Aumangea Pullover Worsted Boxy Mention of Schitts Creek on Netflix Urchin Hat Various Vanilla Socks Events (17:18) November Playlist on Spotify is now available Thankvember 2020 - #thankvember2020 Grinchalong 2020 hosted by the Knitmore Girls begins December 1 - December 31, 2020 XRX Stitches at Home: December 5, 6, 12, 13 SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month for entertainment and engagement in a variety of ways Hey Look Me Over (23:45) Operation Sock Drawer by The Knitmore Girls (Be sure to ask for an autographed, personalized copy when you place your order! Little Known Facts (34:00) Do the next right thing. Make Them Hear You (37:54) Ballot tracking from BallotTrax
This week's episode is sponsored by: No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place. Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor. Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying. Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com. Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices. Episode 517 Bar Maids - Erin Lane - Infinite twist- KnitCompanion On the Needles:(0:30) People to follow: @themakersofcolorcollective Jasmin is organizing her stash. She mentions the Stashfit workbook. She finished the knitting on her Parkland Boxy. Jasmin spent 20 minutes setting up her Ixchel in KnitCompanion. Reading the user handbook sped that up considerably. Gigi has set up a kit for the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm. Jasmin enthuses about the Bluster Bay Swift. Gigi did one more unit for the polygon blanket. Gigi knitted Vanilla is the New Black socks last year.This year she has Non-Euclidian heel socks on the needles, one pair in the "Deep End" colorway knitting is done, and a pair in Cherry Pop Stripes, also "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze". You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy (currently sold out, check back). Jasmin picked up her SPAKAL Harvest Cardigan and is nearly done with the first sleeve. She mentions her Dissent sweater. Gigi started to knit another Rocky Coast cardigan. Genevieve said it doesn’t look like a cardigan yet Jasmin has finished her Worsted Boxy. Finished AND BLOCKED! Jasmin fulled her cashmere Aran Pocket Shawl by Cheryl Oberle, the cashmere gingham scarf for Andrew. (Fancy acrylic handle plunger here.) Gigi also wants to set up Curls by Hunter Hammersen. Yarn is washed. Jasmin has swatched for her Celestarium, and is deciding whether to do gold or silver beads for the constellations. She mentions Little Skein in the Big Wool and the matching bag. Gigi finished a 80 stitch preemie/ newborn hat. It takes more than one session to finish one. Events: (37:29) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration In Stitches:(38:42) - Jasmin: wool socks,looped loop cowl, Goin Gold Hat, ribbi cardi, Tied Knots hat, Seneca, Tangled Yoke cardigan. - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Greyhaven hat, sockhead cowl,out of Knitcircus Yarn in a gradient, probably in Shades of Grey, Knitmore cowl, wool socks, old V neck Brown sweater - Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat -Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Caps, Mother Knows Best:(43:09) We talk about different ways to organize your stash! Jasmin mentions comforter bags Jasmin put her needles into locking plastic boxes . Gigi uses a big trapper keeper and pencil pouches. When Knitting Attacks:(56:44) Gigi: Rocky Coast. Twisted a cable the wrong way, Did something else wrong, doesn’t like it, won't like it ten rows from now, will start over again. Review:(1:02:53) Winter Knits from Scandinavia, by Jenny Alderbrant Jasmin mentions Emily's Tightly Spun podcast And Sew On:(1:10:41) Gigi is trying to sew or do something sewing related every day. Routines. Mending: changing buttons. Sewing one seam per night on the Ribbi Cardi. Gigi is drafting another moulage/sloper using the instructions from Suzy Furrer’s book Building Patterns, The Architecture of Women’s Clothing Kenneth D King said he can draft a sloper in an hour. Gigi isn't there yet
This week's episode is sponsored by: No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place. Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor. Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying. Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com. Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com Love trying new teas? Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription. For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season. Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community. A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more. On the Needles:(0:30) Discussions on race, knitting, allyship on IG: @su.krita @thecolormustard @ggmadeit @ladydyeyarns @astitchtowear @neighborhoodfiberco @labienaimee @thepetiteknitter @nadiratani (these are just a few) Andrew wants a sweater out of some deep stash yarn. Jasmin unearthed a UFO that now has a tarnished needle. Skacel has excellent warranty on the needles. Gigi did the more units for the polygon blanket. Gigi has Non-Euclidian heel socks on the needles, one sock done,in the "Deep End" colorway, and has cast on a new pair in Cherry Pop Stripes, also "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze". You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy (currently sold out, check back). Jasmin is contemplating which one of her UFO's she wants to work on next. Jasmin mentions Pennanular pins. Jasmin has made some progress on her Viajiante at Aquaman. Since Gigi has finished her Vitamin D sweater, she set up to knit another Rocky Coast cardigan. Yet another swatch Jasmin has finished the back of her Worsted Boxy and started the sleeves. Gigi has set up a kit for the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm. Jasmin started The Sparkling Cider hat Gigi also wants to set up Curls by Hunter as well as a set of Fingerless Mitts by Cat Bordhi. Jasmin found the perfect project bag to house her Ixchelle and her Celestarium. Gigi bound off Purlbreak Jasmin finished her cashmere Aran Pocket Shawl by Cheryl Oberle. Jasmin loves the pattern viewing history feature on Ravelry. Events: (31:30) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration In Stitches:(33:40) - Jasmin: wool socks,looped loop cowl, Goin Gold Hat, ribbi cardi, Citron - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Greyhaven hat, sockhead cowl, Knitmore cowl, wool socks. V neck - Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat -Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Caps, Mother Knows Best:(36:53) More Marie Kondo-ish thoughts on stash. Touch everything. Shame related to stash, intentional purchasing, visible organizing. How do you feel about organizing your stash? When Knitting Attacks:(47:54) Gigi messed up the cast on for the Poza, for the fifth time. She finally did the Lucy Neatby technique out of Cool Socks Warm Feet. Jasmin suggests Judy Becker's Magic Cast on She also made a swatch with needles that were obviously too large. Jasmin found damage in last 30 yards of cashmere for shawl. :( Review:(52:27) StashFit workbook by Cate Carter-Evans Tell us your best knitting memories in this thread. And Sew On:(1:07:39) Gigi is trying to sew or do something sewing related every day. Gigi wants to make another sloper using the instructions from Suzy Furrer’s book Building Patterns, The Architecture of Women’s Clothing
This week's episode is sponsored by: No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals such as Rhinebeck, Maryland Sheep and Wool, Vogue Knitting Live, STITCHES and SAFF. We just started another year of our fabulous Club Dragonfly – six shipments available with or without bonus swag! It’s not too late to sign up. Details are available on our website. Come see us at Vogue Knitting Live at the Marriott Marquis in New York from January 25th-27th. We’ll be in booths 906 and 908. From February 21st-24th, you can find us at STITCHES West in booths 706, 708 and 710. Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place. Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor. Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying. For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit HelloFresh.com/knitmore80 and enter knitmore80 Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com. Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices. On the Needles:(0:41) Jasmin mentions the Dissent sweater. Gigi did more units for the polygon blanket. Gigi has Non Euclidean heel socks on the needles, in the "Deep End" colorway, and has cast on a new pair in Cherry Pop Stripes, also "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze". You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy (currently sold out, check back). Jasmin has made some progress on her Viajiante. She ordered beads to start her Celestatarium. Since Gigi has finished her Vitamin D sweater, she set up to knit another Rocky Coast cardigan Jasmin has finished the front of her Worsted Boxy and started the back. She needs to frog two sweaters in progress to accommodate her current size needs. Gigi has set up a kit for the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm. Gigi also wants to set up Curls by Hunter As Well as a set of Fingerless Mitts by Cat Bordhi. We are using our Strickplaners (purchase one here) by Martina Behm. Jasmin mentioned SymposiPress Stickers. Gigi mentions Die Urbane Spinnstube Jasmin has finished her Goin Gold hat by meliabella knit in Black Trillium Quadra and made giant pom poms (used the size 85 Pom Pom maker). Events: (26:19) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli. - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration In Stitches:(28:20) - Jasmin: wool socks,looped loop cowl, Goin Gold Hat, Seneca pullover, Frozen Hearts sweater - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Greyhaven hat, sockhead cowl, Knitmore cowl, wool socks. Best Girlfriend jacket - Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat -Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Caps, Sam: grey hat. Greyhaven hat on loan Mother Knows Best:(37:02) Air your stash every year. Maybe not exactly Mary Kondo, but get rid of stuff you’re not going to use. Touch everything. When Knitting Attacks:(51:19) Gigi messed up the cast on for the Poza. Not enough stitches. Did Lucy Neatby technique out of Cool Socks Warm Feet. Jasmin suggests Judy Becker's Magic Cast on Review:(58:18) This week we review: Knitting Pleats by Olga Pobedinskaya Gigi is wearing the Ridgeline Cowl, yarn from Backyard Fiberworks , Knitting Pleats in Ravelry And Sew On:(1:07:39) Gigi is trying to sew or do something sewing related every day. Gigi talks about the postage stamp quilt. Jasmin raves about the Cricut Press Gigi wants to make another sloper using the instructions from Suzy Furrer’s book Building Patterns, The Architecture of Women’s Clothing
This week's episode is sponsored by: No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place. Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor. Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying. Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com. Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices. Finish your latest project with a custom label from the Sterling Name Tape Company. They offer both woven and printed labels with a low minimum order that are perfect for hobbyists, crafters, and small businesses. Your label can include a logo, care instructions, content info, or any kind of personal message. Visit clothinglabelsbysterling.com to see options and to place your order. And use coupon code “knitmore” during checkout to get 5% off your first order! That’s clothinglabelsbysterling.com On the Needles:(0:35) Jasmin has made some progress on her Viajiante. Jasmin has also swatched for a Comfort Fade sweater with the Syrup rainbow by Black Trillium Fibres. Gigi has Vanilla Is The New Black socks on the needles, in the "Deep End" colorway. Also :Purple Haze. out of Patons Kroy, You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy Jasmin started a pair of socks out of the Cozy Knitter’s “Gingerbread House” colorway, which matches her Little Red Truck bag from Little Skein. Jasmin worked on the Eddy cowl by Elizabeth Doherty out of Quiviut/Silk. Gigi did more units for the polygon blanket. Jasmin is nearly finished with her Tied Knots hat. She also picked up her Worsted Boxy Events: (17:49) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli. - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration In Stitches:(18:44) - Jasmin: wool socks,seneca pullover, green twist cardigan, rocky coast cardigan - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Greyhaven hat, sockhead cowl, Knitmore cowl,Christmas socks, wool socks. she thinks she should knit a pair of Christmas socks every year. - Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat, Gone Astray cardigan -Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Caps, green/yellow woven scarf Contest:(24:29) - Grinchalong 2018 is finished! Winners will be picked and contacted over the next week. Mother Knows Best:(27:17) -2561: themes! When Knitting Attacks:(39:53) Hexagon issues, laundry drama, and the amazing shrinking Jasmin. Review:(47:35) This week we review: Akerworks Knitting Tool Kit And Sew On:(57:12) Gigi started on the Grinch bags, and set up an assembly line. Sewing ribbons Grade for sewing class 79.35% Trying to sew or do something sewing related every day
This week's episode is sponsored by: No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com Since 2008, Black Trillium Fibres has been dedicated to two things: great color and quality yarn. However, those two things alone cannot adequately describe the incredible joy of being a part of such a creative, diverse and supportive society of crafters and artisans. So here’s to the next ten years and a new layer of commitment: to our family, our community, and beyond. You’ll find us at blacktrilliumfibres.com – we look forward to crafting a beautiful world with you! Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place. Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor. Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying. Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com. Join Little Skein for our 3rd annual summer knitalong, Sock School. Knit some socks and read a favorite book. We’ll have support in the Little Skein Ravelry group, lots of encouragement, prizes and, of course, school supplies. Starting June 23 and going through Labor Day, we’ll have Sock School kits, new yarns inspired by your favorite picture books, and commemorative project bags. Links to the knitalong and the Little Skein shop are in the shownotes. On the Needles:(0:31) Gigi is working on her Purlbreak. Jasmin has made progress on her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, the Fading Lines by Joji Locatelli. Rustic fingering base, "Shades of Jade" Gradient, by the Neighborhood Fiber Company. Gigi cast on the Vitamin D for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL sweater, and is knitting the sleeves. Jasmin is making some progress on her Worsted Boxy out of Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Worsted in the “Parkland” colorway. Gigi is knitting socks in Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy Gigi soaked and rinsed the yarn for the Ridgeline Cowl. Jasmin made some progress on her Knitmore Depth cowl. Gigi has been inspired to knit a Sockhead cowl. Gigi, also has a preemie hat on the needles in Regia. Events: (8:24) - May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started - Stash Dash: May 25 - August 27 2018. - Maybe: Wool auction at the Monterey County Fair, in Monterey, CA, on Labor Day - Vogue Live San Francisco: September 21-23 - Pacific International Quilt Fest October 11-14 2018 - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 Mother Knows Best:(12:43) This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?" about dreaded garter curl Jasmin likes the OXO sweater dryers. Review:(19:47) This week we review Knit Accessories, Essentials & Variations, by Kate Atherley Jasmin references Susan B Anderson's Kids Knitting Workshop Purloined:(24:34) This week we purloin Books, from the Knit Girllls Women’s Work : The First 20000 years, by Elizabeth Wayland Barber Straw into Gold:(29:35) Jasmin PLIES, and spins a little on her sparkly Device 1.3 Short Rows:(31:52) Genevieve is weaving on a Cricket loom with Little Red Bicycle yarn. Jasmin made Genevieve's first day of school shirt (above) with a Cricut Maker. And Sew On:(38:23) Gigi is working on a flannel shirt. plackets on sleeves done. Sleeves are set in, underarm seams are done Next step is doing cuffs.
Get your free audiobook download and free 30 day trial of audible by visiting this link! Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits Camp Wilkerson by Caitlyn Hunter Elefante by Susan B. Anderson Empire Waist Cardigan by Susan B. Anderson Ellie the Elephant Baby Booties by Olivia Kent Featuring the Roll-Top Booties for the bootie Auditioning Knits I'm looking for a sweater for some Berroco worsted weight yarn that I just ripped from my Ice Shanty project that has been languishing for a while. Wings by Amanda Woeger Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli Madison by Martha Storey All the Love by Joji Locatelli Rhapsody in Cables by Joji Locatelli Seam on Seam by Veera Valimaki Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal 2018 Basic Rules Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter. Check out all of the information and links to our sponsors in the Ravelry group! For all PalKal related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018 Top Billing Sponsors: Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast Producing Sponsors: Bijou Basin Ranch Queen City Yarn Never Not Knitting Daizie Knits Love Knitting Knitting Podcast Spotlight Ewe University hosted by Kristine Kelly Check out her Etsy shop, Halcyarn. Non-Knitting Segments Instant Success Instant Pot Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos Love it or Leave it Love: Anne with an E on Netflix Leave: Summer Break is almost over Other News and Notes Healthy Choices: I've been doing Weight Watchers and attending the meetings regularly and I've been very successful. Books: Get your free audiobook download and free 30 day trial of audible by visiting this link!
Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Rainbow Vanilla Socks in White Birch Fiber Arts I'm using the OMG Heel pattern by Megan Williams Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli Yarn is Miss Babs Yowza in Oyster Knits In Rehearsal Solaris by Melanie Berg with my Pal Kal Mini Kit from One Twisted Tree. Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Triple Threat PalKal Project here with 3 podcasts represented: Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast The Fat Squirrel Speaks Here's the Ysolda Tutorial on cabling without a cable needle. The Bag was a gift from Sarah Shoo of the Cultivate and Create podcast. Vanilla Socks with Scrumptious Purl Self-Striping Yarn. Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig is getting a little sweater surgery, I'm adding length to the sleeves and this will be a huge amount of yardage for StashDash. This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by The Sock Ruler. "The Sock Ruler is an innovative measuring tool for sock knitters. Whether the sock is knit toe up or cuff down the ruler works equally well. It is constructed of a heavy duty, yet flexible plastic and measures from the inside of the sock, allowing the sock to lie flat and ensure accurate measurements." Visit our website, www.sockruler.com, for more information and don’t forget to use coupon code “palkal2016” for 25% off of a regular sock ruler from now until September 15th. Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal2016 is underway! Rules: The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag or stitch marker by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes are listed in the appropriate threads and will be listed on the podcast as well. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. If you use more than one podcaster product/design/bag/etc on one project, you may create multiple entries for that project. For example: Knit the Zigzagular Socks by prairiegirlsusie using yarn by Oh! Loops and use a project bag by thefatsquirrel, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). The same applies for stitch markers. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip! Today I will highlight our Cameo Sponsors who are donating prizes for the KAL. For more information, check out the threads on Ravelry in the Actually Knitting Podcast Group. Jenn Sheelan Designs and Podcast Lilliput Yarn One Twisted Tree/Prairie Girl Danie of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast The Relentless Knitting Podcast The Twisted Stitches Podcast Unwind Yarn Company/Dana from the Just One More Row Podcast I am also highlighting the prizes being offered by these Top Billing Sponsors. These sponsors have donated prizes as well as coupon codes. More information about all of this can be found in the threads on the Ravelry group, but today we will focus on the prizes. Ancient Threads Farm Etsy Shop and Website/Podcast A skein of yarn, winner's choice. Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls Copy of the Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern Brenda Castiel Designs 3 Patterns of winners' choice Daniela Richardson from Caffeinated Knitting 5 Patterns from her Ravelry Store. Janis Ficker/ of the Carolina Fiber Girls Copy of her 10 Day Sweater Pattern C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast Copy of her ebook, Coffee with C.C. Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Store Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast 2 copies of his Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast Copy of her Adrenaline Junkie Sock Pattern Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast Winner's Choice of pattern from her Ravelry Store Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast 5 patterns from her Ravelry store and one winner will receive a shawl quantity of yarn from Quince and Co. Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast 3 patterns from her Ravelry Shop Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Shop Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast Project bag of winner's choice from her Etsy Shop Zombody Knits A project bag from her Etsy Shop Jan Hamby of the Twinset Designs Podcast A Noste-Demi and Noste-Mini Please check out the threads on Ravelry for photos and more information and remember that all of the Top Billing Sponsors have provided coupon codes as well, which you can also find in the Ravelry group. World Wide Knit in Public Day I had a great time at World Wide Knit in Public Day this year. I got to see old friend and meet some new ones, and of course, I bought some yarn! I couldn't help myself!! Lollipop Yarn has a new line of yarn and it's delicious! I also purchased a skein of yarn from Spun Right Round at the LYS Warm and Fuzzy in Cary, NC. My next yarnie event will be Rhinebeck in October! Podcast Premiere Little Yellow Uke Podcast Little Yellow Uke on Etsy Daizie Knits Podcast Daizie Knits on Etsy This Episode is brought to you by Fiber to Fabric Magic, makers of the wildly popular, & exclusive, Needle Keeper. This innovative tool was created by Claudia, a knitter, and her engineer husband, to protect delicate knitting needles from damage while on a project in your knitting bag. Claudia had broken several pair of 00 wooden sock needles by being jostled around in her knitting bag and was desperate to find a way to protect her delicate, and expensive circulars. That was the Needle Keeper's original intention, but...it has turned out the Needle Keeper is perfect for keeping your live stitches from falling off the needle, and for protecting the joints (the needle to cable area). Extremely lightweight, practically indestructible, you can shove everything in your knitting bag and never worry. They make reaching into your bag and grabbing your project worry free, no dropped stitches! They come in 12 beautiful, bright colors, which makes them easy to see deep in your bag! Buy a different color for each project, contrasting against the current yarn color, or color-code for the type of project you're working on. Knitters LOVE them, read the nearly 1,000 5-star reviews on Etsy and pick up a few. The coupon deal for the PalKal 2016 is buy 4 and get one free from their Etsy shop, Fiber To Fabric Magic! Put 5 in your cart and one will ring up FREE. Claudia will be giving away 2 Needle Keepers to a lucky listener of this Podcast, and you get to choose which colors you'd like! Knitting Talkback: Yarn (The Movie) I was recently sent a screener copy of Yarn and I really enjoyed it. It was a different take on the fiber for me, but I found it really interesting and informative. Check out the website for more information about where you can see this film. Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders One Pot Summer Vegetable Pasta One of the easiest recipes I've made. Love it or Leave it This one is a combo! I both love and leave cleaning out clothes that no longer fit me! Other News and Notes Running Updates I am training for my marathon and having some issues on my runs, but fighting through it. I ran a charity run on Sunday, #CharlotteRunsForOrlando, and I have a race on July 4th with my friend Karen. Book Updates I finished reading and/or listening to: I Know I am But What Are You? By Samantha Bee Prada and Prejudice by Katie Olver I started reading and/or listening to: A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari Briefly I mentioned that my grandparents live in Rainelle, West Virginia, the site of some major flooding last week. They are (thankfully) ok and their home was spared, but they are lucky to live on a mountain. The town was completely destroyed, many people lost their homes and everything they have. If you are interested in helping, check out this article on The Huffington Post for information.
Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts. Memories Blanket by Georgie Nicolson Stash Dash Plans Stash Dash is a Summer KAL hosted by the Knit Girllls video podcast! Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli I bought the Argentine yarn from Pura Hilados and I can't wait to get this! Worsted Boxy Hermione's Everyday socks (linked above) Rainbow Vanilla Socks Astonish Top Endpaper Mitts Effortless Cardigan Ice Shanty by Amy Miller Knitting News, Notes and Events World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 18th, 2016 Hamilton Contest I forgot to draw a winner on Episode 51, so listen up to see if you are the lucky winner! Thanks to Thuy from the Twisted Stitches Podcast for donating this prize! Broadway Kal This Kal ended on April 30th and prizes were drawn. If you haven't listened to Episode 51 please check it out to see if you were a winner! PalKal 2016 This is the biggest and best event of the year for Actually Knitting listeners! What is the PalKal? The PalKal will run June 15- September 15 2016 The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes can be found on the show notes and in the specially labeled threads in the Actually Knitting group on Ravelry. Enter as many projects as you like. Each project gets a separate post in the non-chatter thread. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag #palkal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, doesn’t matter when they were started. Featured Performer Sponsors are coming in everyday and so far there are coupon codes available from the following sponsors: Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting Brenda Castiel Daniela from Caffeinated Knitting Knitting Daddy Greg from Unraveling with Greg and Joey Mary from Kino Knits Sarah Shoo from Cultivate and Create Susie from The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast The coupon code for all vendors is PalKal2016 to keep things simpler this year! Thanks so much to all of the sponsors! There will be a special Actually Knitting PalKal mini skein kit available from One Twisted Tree on May 17th, 2016, at 7am CST. Knitting Talkback: Yarn and Knit Wear Storage This episode I answered a question from the What Would You Like to Hear about thread in the Ravelry group. I referenced this blog post about yarn-eating insects and also this information about using cedar to keep the bugs away. I like to store my shawls and other knitted items in hanging soft shelves like these from Amazon. Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken (not a true one-pot recipe but really delicious) Love it or Leave it Love: Josh is cooking more now that we have a pressure cooker Leave: My public library often has the first book in a series but none of the others! Other News and Notes Actually Reading I finished reading The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith I'm still reading The Girl with All the Gifts by M. R. Carey Actually Running No big updates to report.